ozpost shipping module

[RodG]

I am having an issue with the tnt part of the module. It calculates and shows TNT Shipping rates in debug mode but switch off debug mode and the tnt shipping calculation doesn't show in checkout. I am using Zen Cart 1.3.9h no upgrades. Fresh install 2 weeks ago. Using Ozpost 2.1.1. www.superiormarinegroup.com.au/catalog

It seems to be working at the moment (Road express only).
your debug shows other TNT methods available, so I assume you have disabled those.

BTW, your tpl_modules_shipping_estimator.php file hasn't been updated with the latest copy from the ozpost distribution package... it takes care of some of the messy formatting.

Cheers
Rod

[RodG]

Ozpost.net News

17th November 2010 CHANGES TO ESTIMATED DAYS DELIVERY - OZPOST.NET

In keeping with a number of requests, ozpost.net has recently altered the way it estimates the delivery times shipping quotes.

Until now, each carrier returned this information in their own formats that generally had nothing in common with each other. Some would quote a specific number of days, some would quote a range of days, and others an estimated date. Feedback appears to indicate that most people (merchants and most importantly, the customers) appear to prefer the date format rather than the estimated days format, so I have opted to make all estimates conform to this format...

Along with this change comes a couple of new configuration options that will be included in the next client program updates. Meanwhile, these options can be added to existing/older clients by loading the file /includes/modules/shipping/ozpost.php into a text editor and searching for the line that reads like:

$result = $this->_getURL($this->SERVER, "/postage.php?weight=$parcel......................................");

Insert between "?" and "weight="

deadline=xx&maildays=y&

So the line now reads something like:
$result = $this->_getURL($this->SERVER, "/postage.php?deadline=xx&maildays=y&weight=$parcel.............

The "deadline" (xx) is the cutoff time (hour 0-23) for sameday mailings (overnight delivery)... The default is set for 10am (local store time).

The "maildays" value (y) indicates the days that you do your mailings..
A bitmapped value where:
Mon = 1
Tue = 2
Wed = 4
Thu = 8
Fri = 16

A value of '0 or 31' indicates every weekday, otherwise simply add the numbers that match your maildays..

examples: Mon, Wed & Friday only = 1 + 4 + 16 so maildays=21
Tue & Thursdays only = 2 + 8, so maildays=10
All except Mondays = 2 + 4 + 8 +16 so maildays=30
Tue, Wed, Thurs only = 2 + 4 + 8 so maildays=14

The default value is '0' (all weekdays)

IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THE DEFAULT VALUES YOU DON'T NEED TO MODIFY ANYTHING!!!!!!


If you have any further questions or problems please ask.



Thanks
Rod

[GAM]

Hi Rod

I prefer the 'estimated days' method. I'm still running an old version because of my mods for 'packing' and not really in a position to install and modify the latest version at the moment. (EDIT: v2.0.6 modded)

Problem for me immediately is that I'm now getting '0 days estimated delivery' for my shipping quotes. (EDIT: I changed code to state 'estimated delivery')

Is the 0 days thing to be expected or is there something else that is going wrong?

Cheers
Greig

[Tim Ware]

Hi Rod,

Thanks for your continued support on ths excellent mod :)

I have a slight problem...
My "Prepaid express satchel 500g" is only displaying as a "Prepaid satchel 500g".

It has the correct price displayed and the alt text is correct "500g Express Satchel" but it has the wrong image associated.

Also when selected it displays as Australia Post (500gm Satchel):
Not Express Satchel..

I'm using the .png icons

The site is: stillmomentsnursery.com
ozpost V2.1.1

Thanks
Tim

[RodG]

My "Prepaid express satchel 500g" is only displaying as a "Prepaid satchel 500g"

It should be OK now. (My error with latest server update).

Thanks for the report.

Cheers
Rod

[Tim Ware]

Thanks Rod is working correctly now thanks. :)

1 other quick question..
I have the Postage Delay (days) set to a minus figure to disable the estimate delivery time feature.
But after I set it to this, it starts adding new lines between the quotes. Which get larger and larger as the quotes go down through the list.

It works fine if I enable the Postage Delay (days).

Thanks again
Tim

[RodG]

1 other quick question..
I have the Postage Delay (days) set to a minus figure to disable the estimate delivery time feature.
But after I set it to this, it starts adding new lines between the quotes. Which get larger and larger as the quotes go down through the list.

It works fine if I enable the Postage Delay (days).

Hmmmm, what interesting (and unexpected) behaviour... I need to look into this a lot further than I've time for at the moment (I have to head out shortly for the evening). It is this part of the code that has undergone most of the restructuring lately... and as surprising as it may seem, I've done most of my tests and checks with the older client programs.. It didn't really occur to me that the latest version would also have some hidden issues.
Doh!

I'll report back what I find, along with any suggestions for a fix/cure

Cheers
Rod

[RodG]

Is the 0 days thing to be expected or is there something else that is going wrong?

This has been a particularly troublesome one for me to maintain backwards compatibility with, mainly because pretty much every different release has had *some* kind of change to the part of the code that dealt with the output formatting of the disparate data from the various carriers.

No, the '0' thing was not to be expected and should now be fixed (for v2.0.6 at least). Other versions have either already been fixed, or I'm not yet aware they are still broken).

Cheers
Rod

[GAM]

Hi Rod

Thanks, it seems to be fixed now. Finally got an order today ;-)

I'll try to have a look at the latest release and see if/how I can port my existing changes to the new version, that is, if my changes are even required now. I haven't kept abreast of the changes but I read that you've modifed the 'packing/volume' calculations, which was the main reason for me to keep with my modded 2.0.6 version).

If there is some way I could continue to display a number of days instead of the other variations I would appreciate it a lot.


Cheers
Greig

[RodG]

If there is some way I could continue to display a number of days instead of the other variations I would appreciate it a lot.

I'll possibly end up adding a toggle/switch for this.

Question. Since you prefer the Days, do you prefer them as they are currently supplied (IOW, NOT taking weekends into account), or would you prefer to use the *actual* number of days instead?

Or, to put it another way... if the estimated days is say "1" and the order is placed on a Friday, the real estimate should be 3 days 'cos that's how long it'll take to arrive at destination, so which is your preference, business days or actual days? (ideally, this should be what would your customers prefer). I'll probably only use the business days for the module, but I thought I should ask, because the direction I take with ozpost really is a direct result of user feedback.

Cheers
Rod